Honoring Indian Housing Leaders 2017

The 2017 George Nolan or Virginia Kizer Annual Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service

Each year at the Annual Convention & Trade Show, the National American Indian Housing Council recognizes a woman and a man who have made significant contributions and who have extensive service in the tribal housing field.

If you would like to nominate an individual for the 2017 Virginia Kizer Award or the George Nolan Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service, please nominate below. All nominations must be received by Wednesday April 20th, 2017. For more information contact NAIHC at 202.454-0936.

Virginia Kizer (Washoe)
A strong Indian housing advocate, she had over a quarter century of experience when she passed away in 2002. As Executive Director of the Washoe Housing Authority in Nevada, she is remembered as someone who was always able to overcome obstacles. From 1988 to 1998, she served on the NAIHC Board of Directors.

George Nolan (Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa)
NAIHC Chairman from 1988 to 1992, he is remembered for his highly spiritual energy in bringing groups together and making the case for Indian housing. He passed away in 2004, but as Chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Housing Authority in Michigan, he left a legacy of warmth and passion that still inspires those who knew him.